Classic Gingerbread Waffles Christmas Breakfast Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What's the difference between a Belgian waffle and an old fashioned waffle? ›

The ingredients for both regular waffles and Belgian waffles are similar and include flour, milk, eggs, and butter or oil. However, Belgian waffles use egg whites to give a fluffier texture. Additionally, Belgian waffles have yeast in their recipe while regular waffles use baking powder.

The best method is to just make a large batch of batter, keep it in the fridge, and then cook them as you need them (which a waffle iron can do pretty quickly). If you've already made them, then your best bet is probably the toaster. Microwaves are fast and convenient, but they leave waffles very soft and squishy.

If you don't have a Belgian waffle maker, you can use a regular waffle maker. It likely won't create the larger, thicker, deeper grooves, but you may still end up with fluffier waffles. Keep in mind that the time it takes to make Belgian waffles may vary depending on serving size.

Belgian waffles taste more soft and crispy, while waffles in the Netherlands are made from a heavier batter with a chewy and sticky texture. Another prominent difference lies in the shapes used by Belgian and Dutch styles. The former is in the shape of rectangle and the latter is round.

You can make this waffle recipe right now, though if you make the batter the night before they're even better!

You can choose to prepare the batter for these waffles and cook it after an hour, but we prefer to let the batter rest overnight in the fridge, where it develops some real depth of flavor, yeasty and rich.

Bake Them in the Oven for That Crisp Finish

You probably already know the trick to keep your waffles warm by placing them in a 200°F oven until you're ready to eat. But if you set your oven a little higher, to 300°F, this trick will crisp waffles even further in addition to keeping them nice and warm.

To keep a cooked batch of waffles warm, place them in a low oven directly on the oven rack, or on a wire rack where the air can circulate—never on a sheet pan, where they'll trap that steam and go soggy on the bottom. Conventional wisdom says to set your oven to 200°F, but Marzalek-Kelly turns hers as high as 300°F.

How do you keep waffles warm for a large group? ›

Using this tip, it's simple to keep waffles warm for the entire family. While preparing the batter, preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and then shut it off. As soon as a waffle is finished, place it directly on the rack in the warm oven. Because the waffles stay warm and crisp, everyone can eat at the same time.

Opt for a variety of syrups, jams, compotes, toppings and sides—from whipped cream and fresh fruit to bacon and eggs—so your guests can personalize their plates to their heart's content. For added convenience, check out our selection of pancake and waffle mixes that will make prep a breeze!

A Belgian waffle in the United States is called a Brussels waffle in Belgium. This waffle is lighter and crisper than the Liège waffle (see below), has deep pockets, and is typically served for dessert. Brussels waffles are rectangular or square and much larger than American waffles.

While regular old waffles are made from a typical pancake-like batter, Belgian waffles are made from a brioche dough. The secret ingredient in Belgian waffles is the pearl sugar, which gives the waffles a unique texture and slight, satisfying crunch.

To use your pancake mix to make waffles, you'll need to add a little extra oil to use it as a waffle recipe. Here's the formula: For every cup of dry pancake mix, just add 2 extra tablespoons of oil.

We have two types of waffles in Belgium: the Liege waffle and the Brussels waffle. And you should know that the difference is very important for all true waffle lovers. They are both yeast waffles, but that is really where the similarities end.